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During April to June 2024, India experienced a 10.4% increase in electricity demand compared to the previous year, with air conditioning contributing to nearly a third of the rise. The report by global energy think tank Ember states that heatwaves were responsible for 19% of India's electricity demand rise. This increase led to a 1.6% rise in global power sector emissions and a record high of 14.6

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